羅伯霥代維的 Woodbridge Zinfandel 2003 的品嚐驚喜

Woodbridge 2003 Zinfandel by Robert Mondavi
Varietal: Zinfandel
Appellation: Woodbridge, California
Price: $2.98
Dealer: Food4Less

Recipes inspired by this wine:
"Grilled Sausages with Polenta and Tomato-Red Pepper Sauce"
"Grilled Lamb Loin with Asparagus - Avocado and Tomato Salads"
"Black Bean Relish"
"Parmesan Risotto with Spring Vegetables"
"Seafood Jambalaya"

Content Info:
89 % Zinfandel, 4% Syrah, 4% Barbera, 3% Petite Sirah
13.5% Alco. Vol.

Background Story:
在之前介紹 Inglenook 的回顧時, 曾提及這個酒廠, 它是羅伯蒙代維的副牌酒廠, 專為搶攻低價市場而誕生的酒廠, 還記得曾提及 Casillero del Diablo 每年產量高達一百萬箱, 這數字對 Woodbridge 來說僅僅只達它產量的一半, 也就是說 Woodbridge 每年生產近兩百萬箱的酒, 無怪乎在大街小巷, 無論是超市或是酒櫃專賣店抑或是大型倉儲, 或多或少都會進他的酒款來賣, 但這並不代表說他的酒款就是粗製濫造, 若拿這款酒來跟 Yellow Tail 黃尾袋鼠相比較之下, 不但價錢便宜, 口感更比那葡萄果汁有一定曾度上的好. 在這當然我沒有要貶抑黃尾袋鼠, 其實我也蠻喜歡袋鼠那有趣的酒標.其他酒款的酒評可以參考: Woodbridge 2000 Cabernet Sauvignon by Ken, 有很多夢的男孩, 希望這樣的描述作者不會反對. >_*
Official Comment:
"Our Woodbridge 2001 Zinfandel is crafted from grapes grown in California’s Lodi region, where this variety has a long, rich history dating to the Gold Rush era. Lodi’s unique sandy loam soils and delta breezes create soft, approachable Zinfandel wines with lush, spicy flavors. This wine has vibrant plum and dried cherry notes with intriguing hints of cedar and sweet fall spices, such as clove and nutmeg. Subtle vanilla nuances, from aging in new American oak barrels, linger on the finish. The ripe fruit flavors and velvety, fully mature tannins make our Zinfandel an easy wine to love."

Other People’s Comment:(因為這是一款低價酒, 大致上不會有 WS 或 RP 的分數, 所以我特別加上其他人對這款酒的評價)
This inexpensive Zin from Mondavi is far from an award winner by a stretch, but its price, palate impact, and very peppery nature make it a scorcher. Not what you're looking for? There are other fish in the sea. However, this powerful Zin is priced such that its easily bought, and is a perfect compliment to a pizza. I enjoyed it!

Personal Comment:
Sight: An old term – Ruby red, but more like bloody red. Young bright surface.
Nose: Licorice, blackberry aromas. Didn’t get the spicy flavors though.
Taste: Tasting takes most part of this note. Why I say that? Because it is so smooth that somehow I doubt I am drinking red wine. But indeed it is a “Zinfandel.” Thus, it must be rich and ripe almost close to juice. Medium-body with certain amount of tannics. With price such low, it is worthy to buy more and get it chilled for hot weather. Cheers!!
為何說這款酒有令我驚喜的感覺呢! 首先價格上, 幾近乎無人能敵, 其次口感上的柔順, 或許對喝慣陳年又或是對過分濃郁酒款不喜的愛酒人士們, 對它一笑以置之, 對一個新手的我來說, 再適合也不過了, 也許將來的我可能會對這款嗤之以鼻, 但現在可說是非常的恰當.
現在就來解剖這款 酒, 年輕的寶石紅, 感覺上有點像血液般的鮮紅色, 咱們來茹毛飲血吧! 沒有很充分的果香並不像其他年輕的酒, 但適當的搖晃還是可以聞到香草, 甘油和黑莓果的香氣, 入口後非常的滑順, 甜柔, 有餘韻但不長, 也有單寧卻也不多, 可別期待有太多的層次, 在夏天冰涼的喝可比 Riesling 的清爽, 但不包含 Riesling 其他的優點.
這兩天都拿這款酒來當起床酒, 讓我清醒但不會醉, 試著拿來配水餃, 也不會打亂主從間的關係, 不錯!! 就好像 Ken 所說的:”…是款十分十分超值的紅酒,讓我想買一箱回來放著!”



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